shropshire 0 #76 January 3, 2005 Nice one - I got a smile (ish) out of you tho! (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #77 January 3, 2005 Quote? The Emergency Broadcast system is the primary means of communication. Your screwed if you are not listening to a TV or radio though. And the one time it would have come in handy....9/11, it didn't appear to have been used Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #78 January 3, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteIn times of need the world loves the U.S. We give and give. Then when they don't "Need" us, they hate us. What a corck of $HIT...... Patrick Your post is a corck of shit... and BTW most other countries are giving more by capita then the US. However, the help is appreciated, especially the assistance of the US Navy with its helicopters. Actually, it is your post that is full of shit - just the usual mikkey "screw the USA" post. USA --> 5% of world's population USA --> 40% of annual global foreign aid dollars You and a couple of others make it a habit to attack any poster you dont like as either "un-american" (if poster is in the US), or as "America hater" if living outside the US. If you ask people which type of Americans they don't like - it is people with your attitude.--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #79 January 3, 2005 >Your post is a corck of shit... >Actually, it is your post that is full of shit - Mikkey, skydyvr - cut it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #80 January 3, 2005 QuoteQuote...most other countries are giving more by capita... Does anyone have any statistics on private giving? A lot of individuals, groups, and corporations are giving too. I wonder what the per capita aid numbers would look like if you added in the amounts given privately by the citizens of each nation? I sort of prefer human-to-human aid, over the government variety, and nobody seems to be noticing that kind of aid. I am sure there will be data available soon. From watching the international media, it seems a lot of corporations worldwide are giving large amounts and that the money coming from private donations are setting records everywhere. What I find annoying is that some people here in SC are making this into a contest and running " we are the best" type of BS. I am personally impressed about the amount of help the US is giving, it must however be said that many countries are also making a huge effort. There is no need to run the BS "we are doing the most and they better kiss our feet" tone I have seen here. Examples: Numbers seen yesterday: USA 280 Million people: $350 M contribution Japan 110 Million people: $500 M contribution Sweden 9 Million people: $90 M contribution Denmark 5 Millionpeople: $50 M contribution Australia 20 million people: $48 M contribution etc. I don't see many scandinavians here starting a pissing contest. Just got very annoyed about the attitude of some people here. But what is new... And as mentioned before the best help countries like the US and Australia have given so far for the short term need is the military contribution. The US Navy helicopters in Aceh are absolutely vital in saving lives and the Australians have flown water purification and military hospitals in. This is an event that in many ways unites the wold and it would be nice if people would not do the: "we are giving the most and they still hate us" crap.--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #81 January 3, 2005 I think we really need to get past the amount donated debate... whether it's per capita or total amount; private or government.... the point should be that people need help. It's not a contest. Now, things may have changed since I've been to church.. but I don't remember anyone looking at what I put in, and then judging me on my level of contribution. I think it's a little vulgar to be bickering about the bottom line. I don't think that the US should have been chastised, but I also feel that we can always try to give more (and I know we will.). The true donation is not just money, but life..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
